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Chuck Schumer: “They entrusted us with the majority to do what they, the American people, want. Republicans received that opportunity…”

On the recordNovember 5, 2026
They entrusted us with the majority to do what they, the American people, want. Republicans received that opportunity two years ago and completely squandered it.
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Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York

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Emphasizing the responsibility of the majority to serve the people.

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